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Red · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

R16 CREMOT history

R16 CRE is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 2 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 84,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

R16 CRE red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
84,489 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 CRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
2 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 CRE was last recorded at 84,489 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 7,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,386 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,103 miles
Average per year
6,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,489 miles
  • 2024 – 77,386 miles
  • 2023 – 70,735 miles
  • 2022 – 56,248 miles
  • 2021 – 50,966 miles
  • 2020 – 45,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,489 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 17 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    84,489 miles
    Test number
    104801010005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail84,487 miles (+7,101)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,487 miles
    Test number
    534398734424
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass77,386 miles (+6,651)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,386 miles
    Test number
    424604132899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,735 miles (+7,084)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    414578174610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,651 miles (+7,403)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,651 miles
    Test number
    757305438187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,248 miles (+5,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,248 miles
    Test number
    872441759049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield insecure
  7. Pass50,966 miles (+5,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,966 miles
    Test number
    658778919141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass45,099 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,099 miles
    Test number
    329754895129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,649 miles
    Test number
    302732150588
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about R16 CRE

Does R16 CRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 CRE is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 CRE?
The MOT on R16 CRE is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 CRE done?
R16 CRE was recorded at 84,489 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 6,848 miles a year.
Has R16 CRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 CRE has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 CRE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 CRE find?
R16 CRE passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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